On TaskRabbit-style odd-job apps in Canada, you usually set your own hourly rate for each task category, and the platform adds its service fee on top of what the client sees. A sensible starting point is the Job Bank employee wage for the matching job, such as a $25.00 national median for handymen, $22.00 for furniture movers, and $19.74 for house cleaners, and then pricing above it to cover unpaid travel between tasks, tools, and both halves of CPP. This guide suits people who want a per-category rate card instead of one number for everything.
How the apps work is in the odd-job apps side hustle guide. Registration and tool costs are in odd-job app startup costs. The first bookings are in your first week on odd-job apps. Other app work sits in the gig apps hub.
How do rates work on odd-job apps in Canada?
On Taskrabbit in Canada, Taskers choose their categories and, in most categories, set their own hourly rates, according to Taskrabbit’s Tasker Rates & Minimum Hours Policy. The same policy says hourly tasks have a one-hour minimum charge, time beyond the first hour can be invoiced in 15-minute increments, and Taskers may opt into a two-hour minimum if they disclose it.
| Platform rule (Taskrabbit, Canada help centre) | What it means for your price |
|---|---|
| Taskers set their own hourly rate in most categories | You can price assembly, mounting, and moving differently |
| One-hour minimum on hourly tasks | A 20-minute job still bills an hour |
| Optional two-hour minimum, disclosed to clients | Useful for tasks with long travel or setup |
| Some categories are fixed-price, paid on completion | Your hourly rate does not apply there |
| Client price includes the Tasker rate plus a percentage service fee | Clients see a higher number than your rate |
| Taskers receive 100% of reimbursements | Parts you buy for the client are reimbursed separately |
The client-side service fee page explains that the rate clients see includes both your rate and the service fee. Other apps use different rules; read the current help centre for the app you use.
What hourly rates do Job Bank wages suggest for odd jobs in Canada?
Job Bank wage data gives an employee floor for each kind of task. A self-employed rate on an app should sit above the matching median once unpaid travel and tools are counted. These are national figures for the reference period 2023–2024, updated November 19, 2025.
| Task category | Job Bank title | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting, minor repairs, assembly | Handyman/woman | $16.55 | $25.00 | $38.46 |
| Moving help, heavy lifting | Furniture mover | $16.55 | $22.00 | $30.29 |
| Cleaning | House cleaner | $15.50 | $19.74 | $25.00 |
This guide does not publish average Taskrabbit rates in Canadian cities because the platform does not publish a Canadian rate survey we could verify. Browse Taskers in your own city and category to see the local range.
Which pricing models work on odd-job apps in Canada?
On odd-job apps in Canada, the main lever is a different hourly rate for each category, plus the choice of a one- or two-hour minimum and which fixed-price tasks you accept.
| Choice | When it helps | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Category-specific rates | Skilled tasks (mounting) pay more than simple ones (waiting in line) | Underpricing your best skill |
| Two-hour minimum | Tasks with long travel or tool setup | Fewer bookings on small jobs |
| Fixed-price categories | Quick, repeatable tasks you have timed | A slow job pays the same as a fast one |
| Off-app direct clients | Repeat clients you met on your own | Conflicting with the app’s terms for clients you met through it |
Read the app’s terms on off-platform work before taking a client you met there direct.
How do you calculate an odd-job app rate in Canada?
Calculate an odd-job app rate in Canada from a target hourly pay, the unpaid travel between tasks, tool wear for that category, and the minimum the app lets you set.
Step 1: Set a target hourly pay per category
Use the Job Bank median for the matching job as a floor.
Step 2: Count travel between tasks
Travel time to a task is usually not billed. If you spend 25 minutes driving to a one-hour task, about 30% of that block is unpaid.
Step 3: Add tool and vehicle costs
Drill bits, anchors, fuel, and parking. Parts for the client are reimbursed separately.
Step 4: Use the minimum
A one-hour minimum protects short tasks. A two-hour minimum suits categories with long setup.
Step 5: Hold back tax and CPP
Self-employed people pay both CPP shares; see CPP contributions and the tax set-aside guide.
Illustrative example
This is a teaching sketch with assumed numbers, not a quote, average, or survey. Suppose your target for furniture assembly is $26 an hour, a little above Job Bank’s $25.00 handyman median. Suppose 70% of your app hours are billable. The billable rate is $26 ÷ 0.70 = $37.14, which you might set as $38 an hour.
A bookshelf and dresser assembly takes 1 hour 15 minutes. With 15-minute increments after the first hour, the task bills 1.25 × $38 = $47.50. Suppose you drove 20 minutes each way and spent $4 on fuel. Your time was 1.25 + 0.67 = 1.92 hours, so ($47.50 − $4) ÷ 1.92 = about $22.66 per working hour before tax. That is below the $26 target because this task had long travel, which is when a two-hour minimum or a higher rate earns its place.
What does a sample odd-job app rate card look like in Canada?
An odd-job app rate card in Canada lists an hourly rate per category and the minimum. The table is an illustrative example built on the method above, not a market average.
| Category (illustrative) | Target pay | ÷ 0.70 billable | Posted rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV and shelf mounting | $30 | $42.86 | $43 | 1 h |
| Furniture assembly | $26 | $37.14 | $38 | 1 h |
| Moving help (labour only) | $24 | $34.29 | $35 | 2 h |
| Cleaning | $22 | $31.43 | $32 | 2 h |
| Yard work | $22 | $31.43 | $32 | 1 h |
Rates are what you set in the app. The client will see a higher number because the service fee is added.
When should you raise your odd-job app rates in Canada?
Raise odd-job app rates in Canada when your calendar books out several days ahead, when your reviews are strong, or when a category keeps running longer than priced. Raise one category at a time and watch bookings for two weeks.
Strong reviews in one category support a higher rate there. Leave simple categories lower if they fill gaps between better-paid tasks.
What odd-job app pricing mistakes are common in Canada?
Common odd-job app pricing mistakes in Canada are one rate for every category, ignoring travel, and racing the lowest Tasker in your city. Each one fills the calendar while lowering pay per hour.
Do not accept tasks across the city at your cheapest rate. Do not forget that clients see your rate plus the service fee. Do not accept work that needs a licensed trade because the app lists it.
How do GST/HST and income tax affect odd-job app rates in Canada?
Odd-job app income in Canada is self-employment income reported on Form T2125. GST/HST registration becomes required after you pass the $30,000 small-supplier threshold in a calendar quarter or over four consecutive quarters, counting all your side hustles.
When registered, the rate depends on the province where the service is supplied, per the CRA’s charge and collect page; check how your app handles tax on invoices. The platform income tax guide and GST/HST registration guide cover the rest.
App payouts land in batches, and tax set-asides are easier from a separate account. KOHO TODO-AFFILIATE is one Canadian account option for keeping app income apart from household money.
This is not tax, legal, or insurance advice.
Which guides sit next to odd-job app rates in Canada?
Odd-job app rates in Canada sit beside handyman pricing for direct clients, moving help pricing, and house cleaning pricing.
What are the common questions?
How much should I charge on TaskRabbit in Canada?
Set a rate per category. Job Bank's national medians are $25.00 an hour for handymen, $22.00 for furniture movers, and $19.74 for house cleaners; a self-employed rate on the app should sit above the matching median once unpaid travel and tools are counted. Check other Taskers in your city.
Does Taskrabbit take a cut of my rate?
Taskrabbit's Canadian help centre says the rate clients see includes your hourly rate plus a service fee calculated as a percentage of the task price. Read the current help centre and your Tasker terms for how fees apply to you.
What is the minimum charge on Taskrabbit?
Taskrabbit's policy says hourly tasks have a one-hour minimum, time after the first hour is invoiced in 15-minute increments, and Taskers may opt into a disclosed two-hour minimum. Some fixed-price categories are paid on completion instead.
Do I charge GST/HST on odd-job app work in Canada?
GST/HST registration is required once taxable supplies exceed $30,000 in a calendar quarter or over four consecutive quarters, across all your side hustles. Check how your app handles tax on invoices once you register. This is not tax advice.
Should I use a two-hour minimum?
It helps for categories with long travel or setup, such as moving help or cleaning. It may reduce bookings for small tasks, so test it in one category first.
Which sources support this guide?
The rules, rates, and platform requirements in this guide are checked against these primary sources. Retail price ranges are labelled as ranges to verify locally, and they are not quotes.
- Tasker Rates & Minimum Hours Policy — Taskrabbit
- What's the Taskrabbit Service Fee? — Taskrabbit
- Handyman/woman in Canada: Wages — Government of Canada, Job Bank
- Furniture Mover in Canada: Wages — Government of Canada, Job Bank
- House Cleaner in Canada: Wages — Government of Canada, Job Bank
- When to register for and start charging the GST/HST — Canada Revenue Agency
- Charge and collect the GST/HST — Canada Revenue Agency
- Form T2125, Statement of Business or Professional Activities — Canada Revenue Agency
- Contributions to the Canada Pension Plan — Government of Canada